Pitman arm removal
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I would be very reluctant to start beating on thepitman arm or anything attached to it while it is on the steering box
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The taper on the relay rod stud greater making it easier to remove. In your other thread I shared the proper order. A pickle fork will easily separate the relay rod without damaging the steering box, but you may need to replace the relay rod seal and clamp which are cheap.
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I will remount the arm to the steering box, then head to town to get a pickle fork. I will then remove the arm from the drag link, then remove the front from the steering box.
Does this sound right?
Does this sound right?
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The couple times I’ve done this I used a puller. Tighten it and then give the arm a couple taps around the knuckle, tighten some more, couple raps and retighten. It usually pops free without much trauma after a few repetitions but I could have been lucky.
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This tool was a dealer essential tool from Ford. I can't remember if it was the Focus or Edge or maybe both. The outer tie rods on the steering knuckle can not be separated with a pickle fork or sharp hammer blows. The tool works on your application if you are saving the boot. In my time on the floor I would just give it a hammer whack one hit usually did the trick.
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I did all of that and NOTHING. I just started a rant about it. I am so damn frustrated.
UPDATE: With a neighbor’s help, it is off. All is well
Thanks to all who Responded
UPDATE: With a neighbor’s help, it is off. All is well
Thanks to all who Responded
Last edited by Joemac8; May 18, 2022 at 08:13 AM.
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What year are you talking about? On my 62, you remove the cotter pin, unscrew the cap and it falls off in your hand with just a little twisting. Only note is you need to do both ends of the drag link at once .